Premiership Cup
Newport …………….45
Bridgend Ravens ..17
NEWPORT'S dominant first half performance secured them a place in the semi-final of the Welsh Premiership Cup.
The Black and Ambers came out all guns blazing against Bridgend Ravens after over a month without a ballbeing kicked by either side.
The home side's backs put on a fine display as Matthew Powell and Matt O'Brien touched down in the first 20 minutes.
A superb cross field kick by Will Reed to Oli Powell extended Newport's lead before tries from Will Griffiths and Luke Crane. Will Reed was on fine form converting all tries giving Tyron Morris' side a 35-3 lead going into half time.
The second half at the Newport Stadium did not disappoint as Bridgend looked to get back into the game. Just two minutes into the restart hooker Lee Murphy went over for the Ravens; Matthew Jones converted. Cameron Lewis replied with a try for Newport before Bridgend's Carrick McDonough looked to inspire a comeback after going over for his side's second try.
But any hopes of a comeback were quashed as full-back Dai Richards finished off a fine Newport display as he crossed the line to secure a place in the Welsh Premiership Cup semi-final.
Star man
Will Reed – Newport
